Automotive Painter — Contract Units & Corrosion-Prep Expert

Amentum company; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Paint Technician to prepare and paint contract units according to customer specifications at Red River Army Depot. Responsibilities include surface prep, masking, and applying various coatings to meet corrosion control standards.

You will work under supervision with potential shift flexibility. The role requires high school level education and prior blasting/painting experience, plus the ability to pass drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in maintenance, water/sand/bead blasting, overhaul and painting of contract unit equipment.
• Must have normal color vision.
• PFT and Respirator Fit test may be required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English.

Responsibilities

• Coats surfaces of contract units with primer, paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices.
• Removes old paint using liquid remover or blasting techniques.
• Smoothe surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; roughen aluminum surfaces for paint adhesion.
• Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted; paints insignia, letters or numerals.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Color vision

English literacy

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

CAC access

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Paint Technician to prepare and paint contract units according to customer specifications at Red River Army Depot. Responsibilities include surface prep, masking, and applying various coatings to meet corrosion control standards.

You will work under supervision with potential shift flexibility. The role requires high school level education and prior blasting/painting experience, plus the ability to pass drug screening and background checks.